# choking vs chomping

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### choking
*noun · IPA /ˈtʃəʊkɪŋ/ · frequency rank #13,299*
The process in which a person's airway becomes blocked, resulting in asphyxia in cases that are not treated promptly.

### chomping
*noun · frequency rank #45,271*
The sound or action of one who chomps.

## Source
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